South African thespian, Pieter-Dirk Uys performs in London this May and June

Since 1985 satirist Pieter-Dirk Uys has performed in London (mainly at the Tricycle Theatre, sometimes at the old Donmar Warehouse and now at the Soho Theatre) around twenty times with his one-man shows; sometimes with his plays. It’s a city that knows him well and he returns to London in June, this time without his usual armour of false eyelashes, extreme characters and their sketches which helped to deflect the poison arrows of government censorship and political correctness throughout the years of apartheid and even now in the present kleptocracy of the Rainbow Nation. Now in his 72nd year, he no longer glances back at the successes and failures that have strengthened his belief in a constant improvement of his work, but at those small signposts that throughout his life subconsciously have pointed him in a right and original direction – growing up in a white South Africa with his Afrikaner father and his German-Jewish mother, confronting diverse influences on him from gran…
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Lekker Sokkie & Picnic

EVENT DETAILS & LOCATION Event Date 02-Sep-2017 18:00 Location Virginia Water Community Association Bring jou piekniek mandjie en kom sluit by ons aan vir 'n gesellige aand van dans en kuier. Die dans baan staan reg vir al die uitgehongerde Suid Afrikaners wat bietjie 'n draaitjie wil kom gooi. Toegang is gratis - bring net jou eie drink- en eetgoed. Bring your picnic basket and come and join us for a pleasant evening of dance and get together. The dance floor is ready to receive all those hungry South Africans that would like to bust a few moves. Entry is free - just bring your own beverages and nibbles.
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InterNations London “Summer Happiness” Social @ DSTRKT Lounge.

Hosted by the London Ambassador OFFICIAL EVENT Starts in 2 days Sat 19 Aug 19:00 - 23:00 DSTRKT Lounge 9 Rupert St, London W1D 6DG London Ready to Join? We are excited to invite you to the next InterNations London "Summer Happiness" Social at trendy DSTRKT lounge, London Club & Bar Awards 2016 winner. Join us for socializing with expats, global minds and like-minded people in the West End! Let's mingle in a cosmopolitan atmosphere in a light music background. Welcome to stay for the club night! Dress to impress (smart, business, glamorous). Government-issued ID is required for entry (no entry without ID). The club offers one welcome drink for guests arriving between 19:00 to 20:00. The welcome desk closes 21:00, please arrive until then (all late arrivals at or after 21:00 are 15 GBP guest price for everyone). Make sure to sign up to benefit from the reduced guest list prices! You're welcome to come with friends (15 GBP for guests if not signed up).
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Bristol Summer Braai – The Riverside Inn

EVENT DETAILS & LOCATION Event Date 12-Aug-2017 12:00 Location The Riverside Inn DATE: 29 July 2017 TIME: 12:00 till 17:00 VENUE: in the picnic area just past The Riverside Inn. Boerewors, Braai Packs, Pap en Sous, soft drinks on sale Bring your own drinks, salads, braiibroodjies, games, and family and friends! Fires ready from 1pm
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Make sure that Stonehenge is on your list of places to go with the kids in Wiltshire.

Located near Salisbury in the Wiltshire countryside, it is an iconic symbol of Britain and the South West. Any visit to the Stonehenge and Avebury World Heritage Site should include this world-famous Stone Circle. Dating back 4,500 years, the true meaning of this awe-inspiring creation remains a mystery. Many theories have been put forward – who could have built it, when and for what purpose? Was it a temple for sun worship, a healing centre, a burial site or perhaps a huge calendar? How did our ancestors carry the mighty stones from so far away and then, using only the most primitive of tools, build this amazing structure? It appears that Stonehenge is not an isolated monument, but one part of an extraordinary landscape of early Neolithic, late Neolithic and early Bronze Age monuments, giving insight into ceremonial and mortuary practices at that time. Two types of stone were used and brought from great distances – probably South Wales and near Marlborough, each st…
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Shaka Zulu – be treated like a King the South African way !!

Shaka Zulu, London’s largest South African restaurant, opened its doors in August 2010 with a special royal blessing from the Zulu King, HRH Goodwill Zwelithini. Set over a groundbreaking 27,000 sq ft in The Stables Market, Camden this spectacular two floor restaurant, bar and club offers amazing food, drinks, live music, dancing and daytime family entertainment. The lower floor of this stunning venue is complemented by a display of 20ft high warrior statues and the Mezzanine level offers a champagne bar and cocktail lounge overlooking the stunning braai restaurant. Carved wooden murals cover every inch of Shaka Zulu's walls and ceiling making it a beautiful space to host private events and parties.
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Warner Bros. Studio Tour London: enter the magical world of Harry Potter and friends

Get a behind-the-scenes look at the Harry Potter™ film series with the Warner Bros. Studio Tour London. Enjoy round-trip transport from central London to the Harry Potter film studio to enter the magical world of Harry and his friends. You'll see how the movies were created as you tour the real movie sets, admire the costumes and props, and learn about the special effects and animatronics used to create the films' stunning visuals. Explore the Great Hall, pose next to the original ‘Hogwarts Express,’ set foot down Diagon Alley and more. BOOK NOW Highlights - All entrance fees included - Comprehensive tour by bus/coach - Family friendly - Ideal choice for families - Popular choice with kids Board a double-decker bus in central London and drive 17 miles (27 km) northwest to the English borough of Hertfordshire. Arrive in the town of Watford, home to the Warner Bros. Studio Tour London, where you'll witness the legendary Harry Potter film series come to life. …
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Weekly Travel Update to get around London this weekend, 11-12 March

This weekend, 11-12 March, with only four London Underground lines affected by planned works, most of the network will be open with services running as normal. Please check if any of the following affect you. London Underground Circle line There will be no service between Hammersmith and Aldgate, via King’s Cross St. Pancras, while we test new signalling and replace track at Farringdon and Liverpool Street. A 10 minute service will run between Aldgate and Edgware Road, via Victoria. District line Trains will not run between: • Aldgate East and West Ham • Edgware Road and High Street Kensington • Earl's Court and Kensington (Olympia) This is to allow us to test new signalling, as well as Crossrail construction work at Whitechapel. Hammersmith & City line There will be no service between Edgware Road and Barking while we test new signalling and replace track at Farringdon and Liverpool Street, as well as Crossrail construction work at Whitechapel. …
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